Vol. 12, Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Padma Priya P, Rajendra Prasad K, Dorajee Rao AVD and Umakrishna K

Abstract:
A study was undertaken at Horticultural Research Station, Pandirimamidi with the objective of analysing the effect of sources of shade (Borassus flabellifer shade and green net shade) on growth and foliage parameters of cut greens. Eight cut greens viz., Alocasia, Aglaonema, Codiaeum, Cordyline, Dieffenbachia, Calathea, Dracaena ‘Mahatma’ and Philodendron were grown under Borassus fabellifer and green net shade for evaluating them in respect of growth and foliage characters. The cut greens grown under Borassus flabellifer shade which was more thicker, performed better in terms of foliage characters. Among the cut greens calathea exhibited maximum values for leaf length, leaf width and leaf area. Dracaena recorded maximum number of leaves among the cut greens. With respect to interaction leaf length, leaf width and leaf area were found highest in the combination of Borassus flabellifer shade + Calathea whereas, number of leaves was maximum in the combination of Borassus flabellifer shade + Dracaena.